Gianforte, who won Montana’s vacant House seat regardless of the incident, will need to complete 40 hours community service, 20 hours anger management, and pay a $385 fine.

Gianforte’s campaign classified the incident as “aggressive behavior from a liberal journalist,” after it happened but Gianforte has since issued a full apology.

“I am sorry for what I did and the unwanted notoriety this has created for you. I take full responsibility.”

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